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obscenity

something that is shocking, rude, or

inappropriate

pirouette

a whirling, spinning, or dancing on the toes of one foot or

both feet

conspiratorially

taking part in a plot often in a sneaky way like you’re up

to no good

measly

small or slight; insufficient (not

enough)

maneuver

a difficult movement that needs planning

and skill

salvage

to rescue or save especially from

wreckage or ruin

harass

to disturb repeatedly and persistently; to

bother continually

humility

the act of being humble or not full of

oneself

astray

lost or lead in the wrong

direction

vengeance

the act or desire of getting revenge

enthrall

to excite almost as if under a spell

divert

to turn away from

piously

showing appropriate respect for parents

or others; being religiously devoted

preside

to occupy the place of authority or

control

condemn

to declare to be wrong;

to pronounce guilty

meddle

to involve oneself in a matter that is not one’s concern; to

interfere

bolster

a pillow or cushion

laboriously

requiring hard work

gruesome

inspiring (bringing on)

horror or disgust

expanse

a wide open space or a wide extent or

range

emphatically

done with force; done to draw

special attention

palsy

a condition that often includes

drooping of muscles or an uncontrollable

shaking

sidle

to move sideways usually in a sneaky

manner

guru

a leader or expert in a certain area or

field

vigorous

full of energy and strength; active;

forceful

filch

to steal sneakily

fledging

a young inexperienced

person; a newcomer

incompetent

unable to do something well or

effectively

cajole

to persuade by flattery or with

promises

delinquent

overdue; guilty of a misdeed or offense

measly

small or slight; insufficient (not

enough)

gaudy

excessively showy in a cheap and tasteless way

exquisite

carefully done in a lovely or beautiful

manner

glower

to look or stare with anger

wrath

strong, stern, fierce anger

engulf

to enclose something

completely; to swallow up

inexorable

unyielding; not to be persuaded or

moved

perpetual

continuing forever; never-ending

apparition

a supernatural or ghostly appearance

of a thing or person

defiant

refusing to obey or follow the rules

laden

burdened; loaded down;

full and heavy

reverent

respectful

commotion

a lot of noisy, excited activity

tentative

unsure;not definite or

positive

agony

extreme, long lasting pain; intense physical or mental

suffering

pervade

to spread through all parts of

belligerent

aggressively hostile; wanting to fight

obscenity

something that is shocking, rude, or

inappropriate

pirouette

a whirling, spinning, or dancing on the toes of one foot or

both feet

conspiratorially

taking part in a plot often in a sneaky way like you’re up

to no good

measly

small or slight; insufficient (not

enough)

maneuver

a difficult movement that needs planning

and skill

salvage

to rescue or save especially from

wreckage or ruin

harass

to disturb repeatedly and persistently; to

bother continually

humility

the act of being humble or not full of

oneself

astray

lost or lead in the wrong

direction

vengeance

the act or desire of getting revenge

enthrall

to excite almost as if under a spell

divert

to turn away from

piously

showing appropriate respect for parents

or others; being religiously devoted

preside

to occupy the place of authority or

control

condemn

to declare to be wrong;

to pronounce guilty

meddle

to involve oneself in a matter that is not one’s concern; to

interfere

bolster

a pillow or cushion

laboriously

requiring hard work

gruesome

inspiring (bringing on)

horror or disgust

expanse

a wide open space or a wide extent or

range

emphatically

done with force; done to draw

special attention

palsy

a condition that often includes

drooping of muscles or an uncontrollable

shaking

sidle

to move sideways usually in a sneaky

manner

guru

a leader or expert in a certain area or

field

vigorous

full of energy and strength; active;

forceful

filch

to steal sneakily

fledging

a young inexperienced

person; a newcomer

incompetent

unable to do something well or

effectively

cajole

to persuade by flattery or with

promises

delinquent

overdue; guilty of a misdeed or offense

measly

small or slight; insufficient (not

enough)

gaudy

excessively showy in a cheap and tasteless way

exquisite

carefully done in a lovely or beautiful

manner

glower

to look or stare with anger

wrath

strong, stern, fierce anger

engulf

to enclose something

completely; to swallow up

inexorable

unyielding; not to be persuaded or

moved

perpetual

continuing forever; never-ending

apparition

a supernatural or ghostly appearance

of a thing or person

defiant

refusing to obey or follow the rules

laden

burdened; loaded down;

full and heavy

reverent

respectful

commotion

a lot of noisy, excited activity

tentative

unsure;not definite or

positive

agony

extreme, long lasting pain; intense physical or mental

suffering

pervade

to spread through all parts of

belligerent

aggressively hostile; wanting to fight